Jan 1, 2015, 3:42 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Welcome to this thread to ask your basic, simple questions about United Airlines, its operations, or the MileagePlus program. We know that the airline is complex and we’ve created this thread for new and veteran members to ask those basic questions about United Airlines that you think must have an easy answer but just can’t find it or aren’t sure where to look.
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Apr 27, 2015, 9:58 pm
#796
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Spokane, WA, USA
Programs: UA 1k; 1MM, HH Diamond; Hertz PC, Costco member
Posts: 554
I've had some delayed flights lately where UA has accommodated me on other airlines.
My question is whether these miles count towards MM status? I'm dang close but right now missing these miles.
My question is whether these miles count towards MM status? I'm dang close but right now missing these miles.
Apr 27, 2015, 10:01 pm
#797
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,429
i.e., the miles you would have received had you flown your original UA metal flights.
Apr 28, 2015, 6:03 pm
#798
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: FOR
Programs: Asiana, TAP, United, British, TAM
Posts: 36
Hi, guys! I started paying attention to the mileage fun just recently, so I´m afraid I might lose around 2500 miles because of that and need help!
I signed up to MileagePlus through Copa airlines last December. There was a promo offering 25% bonus miles for new members flying before the end of 2014. The miles have finally been posted for that flight, BUT the extra miles have not!
Does anyone know where I can info on that promotion? I have been contacted by a Mileage Plus representative I need to give them more info on the promotion! I expected the experience to be smoother...... Thanks!
I signed up to MileagePlus through Copa airlines last December. There was a promo offering 25% bonus miles for new members flying before the end of 2014. The miles have finally been posted for that flight, BUT the extra miles have not!
Does anyone know where I can info on that promotion? I have been contacted by a Mileage Plus representative I need to give them more info on the promotion! I expected the experience to be smoother...... Thanks!
Apr 28, 2015, 7:11 pm
#799
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Delaware
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 1,393
I'm posting this on behalf of a friend of mine who has no status. He needs to change his flight from a Thursday Evening to a Friday morning. I was going to recommend a same day change to him at the last minute and only pay $75.00 rather than pay the $250.00 ticket change.
I noticed on the UA website on the Same Day Changes page that is states:
When the original ticketed fare class is not available on the requested flight within 24 hours of departure, the same-day flight change fee (instead of the change fee stated in the fare rules) will apply, as well as any additional payments or refunds for the difference in fare
So for example: If he has an S fare and there are no longer any S tickets available on that flight, but the cheapest ticket is a W fare, would he have to pay the difference between an S and a W ticket?
Also, if the above is true, which S and W fares would be used, the ones at the time he made the purchase or the ones at the time of the change?
I noticed on the UA website on the Same Day Changes page that is states:
When the original ticketed fare class is not available on the requested flight within 24 hours of departure, the same-day flight change fee (instead of the change fee stated in the fare rules) will apply, as well as any additional payments or refunds for the difference in fare
So for example: If he has an S fare and there are no longer any S tickets available on that flight, but the cheapest ticket is a W fare, would he have to pay the difference between an S and a W ticket?
Also, if the above is true, which S and W fares would be used, the ones at the time he made the purchase or the ones at the time of the change?
Apr 28, 2015, 7:32 pm
#800
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 10,909
I'm posting this on behalf of a friend of mine who has no status. He needs to change his flight from a Thursday Evening to a Friday morning. I was going to recommend a same day change to him at the last minute and only pay $75.00 rather than pay the $250.00 ticket change.
I noticed on the UA website on the Same Day Changes page that is states:
When the original ticketed fare class is not available on the requested flight within 24 hours of departure, the same-day flight change fee (instead of the change fee stated in the fare rules) will apply, as well as any additional payments or refunds for the difference in fare
So for example: If he has an S fare and there are no longer any S tickets available on that flight, but the cheapest ticket is a W fare, would he have to pay the difference between an S and a W ticket?
Also, if the above is true, which S and W fares would be used, the ones at the time he made the purchase or the ones at the time of the change?
I noticed on the UA website on the Same Day Changes page that is states:
When the original ticketed fare class is not available on the requested flight within 24 hours of departure, the same-day flight change fee (instead of the change fee stated in the fare rules) will apply, as well as any additional payments or refunds for the difference in fare
So for example: If he has an S fare and there are no longer any S tickets available on that flight, but the cheapest ticket is a W fare, would he have to pay the difference between an S and a W ticket?
Also, if the above is true, which S and W fares would be used, the ones at the time he made the purchase or the ones at the time of the change?
Apr 28, 2015, 7:38 pm
#801
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Plat Pto, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,538
Are E+ buy up offers dynamic? I have checked my itin several times over the past weeks and the price ($159) has not changed. Will I likely be presented a better offer at online check-in or at airport kiosk? Specifically interested in UA 38/39 (EWR/OSL).
Apr 28, 2015, 10:36 pm
#802
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,855
For a given seat there has been no evidence of dynamic pricing. Reported experiences suggest the pricing will not change (but it does seem like path UA might go some day).
Apr 29, 2015, 3:12 am
#803
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 18
Will phoning the reservations line result in more or better options than on the website?
Apr 29, 2015, 9:36 am
#804
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,855
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Apr 29, 2015 at 10:33 pm Reason: typo,sorry
Apr 29, 2015, 7:52 pm
#805
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)
Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis
Posts: 52,140
Apr 29, 2015, 11:32 pm
#806
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 129
Can anyone give me an estimate of how long it takes for signup bonuses to be awarded for the Chase MileagePlus Explorer cards? Maybe I'm just spoiled with Amex's near immediate points granting after minimum spend is met, but I hit the threshold a few days ago and with no word yet am wondering if I'll get the miles before my farelock expires.
Apr 29, 2015, 11:46 pm
#807
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
Can anyone give me an estimate of how long it takes for signup bonuses to be awarded for the Chase MileagePlus Explorer cards? Maybe I'm just spoiled with Amex's near immediate points granting after minimum spend is met, but I hit the threshold a few days ago and with no word yet am wondering if I'll get the miles before my farelock expires.
Apr 29, 2015, 11:49 pm
#808
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,855
Can anyone give me an estimate of how long it takes for signup bonuses to be awarded for the Chase MileagePlus Explorer cards? Maybe I'm just spoiled with Amex's near immediate points granting after minimum spend is met, but I hit the threshold a few days ago and with no word yet am wondering if I'll get the miles before my farelock expires.
Apr 30, 2015, 10:13 am
#810
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 176
Hello,
I have an award flight booked in a month in economy. If business class availability opens up after the 21 day time frame passes, will I be charged a fee to change my award ticket to business class?
Thanks!
I have an award flight booked in a month in economy. If business class availability opens up after the 21 day time frame passes, will I be charged a fee to change my award ticket to business class?
Thanks!